A militia / m Éª Ë l Éª Ê É / is generally an army or some other fighting organization of non-professional soldiers, citizens of a nation, or subjects of a state, who can be called upon for military service during a time of need, as opposed to a professional force of regular, full-time military personnel, or historically, members of a warrior nobility class (e.g., knights or samurai).
1 The shortening method, also known as the biscuit method, is used for biscuits and scones. 2  This method cuts solid fat (whether lard, butter, or vegetable shortening) into flour and other dry ingredients using a food processor, pastry blender, or two forks.
1 Keep your butter and liquids cold: Mixing biscuit dough by hand helps control the size of the butter pieces and reduces the risk of over-mixing. 2  If you're working in a very warm environment or have hot hands, consider using a food processor to cut-in the butter. 3  Again, be careful not to over-mix.urn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. To create a cohesive dough, press and fold it with your fingers, rather than squeezing or kneading it. This controls gluten formation, which can make your biscuits tough rather than light and fluffy.